Articles Written By: Nicole Lucht

In just a few days, all Cirque du Soleil shows on the Las Vegas Strip will go dark for the second annual One Night for One Drop, the circus and theatrical company’s annual philanthropy event benefiting water access programs. Some 100 performers from each of Cirque’s eight residency shows on…

As Olivia Newton-John prepares for her “Summer Nights” residency at the Flamingo starting April 8, she holds one Vegas memory close to her heart: her trips to the Strip with her recently departed sister, Rona. “She loved Las Vegas and we used to go there to go shopping and to…

Concentrating on my breathing, I tried to focus as one of my tour guides described a fire ring submerged underwater. My exhaled bubbles of air competed with the sound of his voice as he spoke through a mask. Looking at the gauge attached to my vest, I could see the…

The last of the Vegas showgirl revues, Jubilee is returning to the Strip March 17. Jubilee opened in July 1981 and had remained virtually untouched since. Last year, Bally’s announced the iconic showgirl production would be refreshed under the direction of Frank Gatson Jr., noted for his work as singer…

Any metal fan knows of Guns N’ Roses’ influence on the music scene, rock or otherwise. Their videos were epic, hitting new heights in production value and cost. They released two albums, “Use Your Illusion” I and II back-to-back, and the albums debuted at Nos. 2 and 1, respectively. Their…

Hand-holding, kisses and whispered sweet-nothings — if you’ve been caught up in being oh-so-very-much in love, and have forgotten to plan a special night for your sweetheart, there’s still time. Vegas offers plenty of entertainment to make your Valentine’s Day one to remember. For those kindred hopeless romantics, the following…

Fifty years after Beatlemania washed ashore on U.S. soil, The Beatles’ musical influence has not waned. Even some of the most youthful artists today credit the Beatles for being a major influence on their work. A few of the acrobats from Cirque du Soleil’s LOVE show performed Sunday night during…

Disco returns to Vegas this spring in the form of hit Broadway musical “Mamma Mia!” at the Tropicana on the Strip. Opening May 8, “Mamma Mia!” will take over the Tropicana Theater, formerly the home of showgirl revue “Folies Bergere.” Previously, the musical performed for six years at Mandalay Bay, closing…

Grammy award-winning artist Olivia Newton-John is opening her “Summer Nights” residency at the Flamingo Las Vegas this spring. Newton-John, perhaps known best for her co-starring role with John Travolta in “Grease,” is slated to perform in the Donny & Marie Showroom from April 8 to Aug. 30, 2014. The show…

One might say that Meat Loaf’s residency at Planet Hollywood is a calling, something he was born to do. That is, after all, the rock star’s own feeling on the matter. “I’m the least paid performer in Vegas. Trust me. I am,” Meat said while sitting outside the PH Showroom,…

It’s just for one night, but dozens of Cirque performers, stagehands and celebrity performers are hustling to put on a theatrical production to raise money for Cirque du Soleil’s charitable foundation, One Drop. On March 21, all of Cirque’s resident shows on the Las Vegas Strip will go dark while…

For the first time since the show opened a year ago, “Raiding the Rock Vault” will feature two female singers, in addition to the other rock musicians performing nightly at the Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. Stephanie Calvert, who is a vocalist for ’80s band Starship, and back-up singer Carol-Lyn…

The Great Vegas Festival of Beer is moving to downtown Las Vegas’ Fremont East Entertainment District April 26. According to festival organizer Motley Brews, the craft beer event is expanding to accommodate the local beer scene and to attract more breweries and beer-loving tourists. Last year’s event was held at…

Brooklyn Bowl is expected to be the next music venue to open on the Las Vegas Strip, bringing live music to The Linq starting in March. The Roots and Elvis Costello were announced to be the first big names to perform at Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas. The Roots are scheduled…

The 15 days of Chinese New Year are the most important in the Chinese culture. On Jan. 31, the Year of the Snake comes to an end, ushering in the Year of the Horse. Vegas visitors looking for a way to start the new lunar year can welcome the Year…

The 2014 dates for Life is Beautiful music festival have been announced as Oct. 24-26 in downtown Las Vegas. The three-day event is being billed as an “urban festival.” During last year’s inaugural festival, which included culinary, arts and speakers, some 60,000 people attended, according to the festival’s management. In…

Cirque du Soleil is once again hosting a run and fun walk to raise money for One Drop, Cirque’s charitable arm that helps communities secure access to water with integrated water projects. The Run Away With Cirque 5K run and 1-mile walk start at 8:30 a.m. March 15 at the…

Country superstars Rascal Flatts and Keith Urban are scheduled to headline the second annual Academy of Country Music Party for a Cause Festival April 4 & 5 at The Linq on the Las Vegas Strip. The two-day outdoor music festival will mark the first special event to be held at…

Cirque du Soleil has created a new division to offer a more theatrical experience in the shows it is developing. Cirque hired Scott Ziegler to lead Cirque du Soleil Theatrical in an effort to expand the type of shows Cirque offers. Shows created under the theatrical division are expected to…

Legendary Motown pop musicians The Jacksons are opening a residency as part of the RockTellz & CockTails series at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. The Jacksons have been signed to perform 40 shows Feb. 20 to April 27; the run coincides with rocker Meat Loaf‘s…

You come to Las Vegas for the glitz, the excitement, the rush of risking it all. Sometimes, though, it’s nice to step back from the eager tourists carrying drinks by the yard and enjoy a quality cocktail or two while listening to live music. I’m not talking lounges with DJs…

The Chinese-produced stage show Panda!, which tells the story of LongLong (a panda struggling to save his stolen bride from the evil Demon Vulture) through traditional Chinese performance arts, opens tonight at the Palazzo. Panda! director An Zhao said the show has been under production since 2011, when it was…

The energy was high opening night of Bruno Mars at The Chelsea in the Cosmopolitan and it never waned throughout a 75-minute performance. Grammy award-winning artist Mars opened the vintage-inspired concert venue with a sold-out concert delivering what he does best: an electric performance that included his hits and original…